Armenians Reject Establishing Ties with Turkey
Most people in Armenia think their country should not establish ties with neighbouring Turkey, according to a poll by the Armenian Sociological Association. 52 per cent of respondents oppose relations with Turkey, while 39 per cent support them.
November 02, 2009
WEST EUROPE
Dutch Expect Mission in Afghanistan to Continue
Most people in the Netherlands think their country’s soldiers will continue to serve for some time in the international force fighting in Afghanistan, according to a poll by Maurice de Hond. 27 per cent of respondents say the Dutch mission in Urguzan will be extended, whereas 31 per cent say the mission will continue, but with fewer soldiers.
November 02, 2009
French Frustrated with Sarkozy’s Performance
A large majority of people in France are critical of the performance of president Nicolas Sarkozy, according to a poll by Ifop published in Le Journal du Dimanche. 61 per cent of respondents are dissatisfied with the president’s work, up one point since September.
November 01, 2009
Swiss Divided on Ban on War Materiel Exports
The outcome of a referendum on whether Switzerland should ban the export of some weapons and war materiel is uncertain, according to a poll by the GfS Research Institute released by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation. 41 per cent of respondents would vote in favour of the ban in the November plebiscite, while 44 per cent would vote against it.
October 29, 2009
Swiss Majority Oppose Banning of Minarets
A referendum proposing that the construction of minarets be banned in Switzerland might not be successful, according to a poll by the GfS Research Institute released by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation. 34 per cent of respondents would vote in favour of this proposal, while 53 per cent would vote against it in next month’s ballot.
October 28, 2009
Economy, Unemployment Main Worries in UK
People in Britain have two key concerns, according to a poll by Angus Reid . 28 per cent of respondents think the economy is the most important issue facing the United Kingdom right now, while 17 per cent mention unemployment.
October 25, 2009
Britons Oppose Tory All-Women Shortlists
Many adults in Britain reject a proposal to impose all-women shortlists on local Conservative parties in some constituencies, according to a poll by Angus Reid . 58 per cent of respondents oppose relying on this system to select candidates for election to the House of Commons.
October 29, 2009
German Election Doesn’t Alter Preferences
Germany’s top five political parties have practically the same level of support they had before going into an election last month, according to a poll by FG Wahlen released by ZDF. 38 per cent of respondents would vote for the governing Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and its associate Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) in the next election to the Federal Diet.
October 28, 2009
NORTH AMERICA
Despite Positive Signs, Americans Still Negative on Job Market
A review of Gallup Inc. data shows that American workers have been reporting a slightly more positive hiring situation at their companies since July, but that there has been no change in the percentage of Americans who say it is a good time to find a quality job. When Gallup last asked directly about the stimulus in August, 41% felt that the stimulus plan had produced a positive short-term effect on the economy.
October 30, 2009
Canadians Support Action Against Polygamists
A majority of people in Canada want the members of a polygamous group that lives in a British Columbia community to face prosecution, according to a poll by Angus Reid . 64 per cent of respondents believe bigamy, or being legally married to more than one person, is a criminal offence.
November 02, 2009
Views on National Economy Improve in Canada
Canadians are becoming more optimistic about the country’s finances, according to a poll by Angus Reid . 49 per cent of respondents rate the economic conditions in Canada as good or very good, up 12 points since late June.
October 24, 2009
Americans Back Holding Guantanamo Trials in U.S.
Many adults in the United States agree with allowing prisoners currently being held at the Guantanamo Bay detention facility to face trial in a U.S. court, according to a poll by Angus Reid . 52 per cent of respondents agree with this idea, while 36 per cent disagree.
October 29, 2009
Little “Obama Effect” on Views About Race Relations
A majority of Americans, 56%, believe that a solution to America's race-relations problem will eventually be worked out -- a figure that is roughly the same as those Gallup Inc. found in the years prior to last fall's historic election of Barack Obama as president.
October 29, 2009
U.S. Investor Optimism Down Slightly in October
Although the Dow Jones average hit 10,000 earlier this month, the Gallup Inc. Index of Investor Optimism -- a broad measure of investor perceptions -- gave up its modest 5-point September gain, falling back to its August level of +9.
October 29, 2009
Americans on Healthcare Reform
Americans are closely divided on the issue of passing comprehensive healthcare reform, meaning that public opinion offers no real political advantage to either champions or opponents of the idea.
October 30, 2009
SOUTH AMERICA
Chileans Still Opposed to Legalizing Marijuana
Most people in Chile would reject the legalization of marijuana in the country, according to a poll by Ipsos. 56.5 per cent of respondents oppose legalizing the drug under any circumstances, down one point since June.
October 29, 2009
In Honduras, Instability, Fear of Civil War Preceded Deal
Gallup Inc. surveyed Hondurans in July, days after troops deposed Zelaya from office, and found 71% of Hondurans saying the political situation in their country is not stable at all, up from 47% in 2008.
October 30, 2009
AUSTRALASIA
New Zealanders Regret Drinking Age Change
A large majority of people in New Zealand say that lowering the drinking age from 20 to 18 a decade ago was not a good idea, according to a poll by Research New Zealand. 74 per cent of respondents say this change has had a negative effect in the country’s society.
October 27, 2009
MULTI-COUNTRY POLLS
Americans, Britons Decline Swine Flu Shot
Many people in the United States and Britain will forego inoculation against the H1N1 influenza, according to a three-country poll by Angus Reid . 51 per cent of Americans, and 50 per cent of Britons, do not plan to be immunized against the Swine Flu.
October 27, 2009
Europeans Tend to Care More Strongly about Climate Change than Americans
A new Financial Times/Harris Poll in the United States and the five largest European countries finds that Americans under 65 are less likely than Europeans to see climate change as a major threat, to see the need for a new international agreement on climate change as a top priority or to favor increased aid to developing countries to help them deal with climate change. However, most people in all six countries agree, when asked, that signing a new treaty on climate change should be one of our top priorities.
October 22, 2009
Many in Europe Want Gov’t Intervention in Financial Crises
With confidence in financial institutions declining in many parts of Europe , Gallup Inc. finds that many Europeans favor government intervention to address problems in the financial sector.
October 26, 2009
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